Embracing Inclusivity: The Heart of Reconciling Congregations
RMN board member Mary Gladstone-Highland shares insights about the evolution of Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) to promote intersectional justice , the important role of Reconciling Congregations to support welcoming and inclusion, and what that means to her own congregation of Dearborn First UMC.
UnEqual: Four Stories in America
Four profiles of activists fighting for race equality in health care, commerce, environment, and historic identity, representing only a fraction of the countless Black individuals fighting for equality throughout our nation’s history.
Dearborn First UMC Library: A Novel Ministry
Dearborn First UMC’s library ministry has been in operation for more than 40 years and boasts more than 3,000 books, both secular and non-secular. Open to anybody, the library is back in circulation following the Covid shutdown, and ready to welcome you. Check it out!
The “Three Cs” of Lent
Motor City Wesley, brings community, creativity and conspiracy to Lent, impacting lives of college students and young adults while striving to bring goodness to the community in which it serves.
Woven in Prayer, Wrapped in Love
Dearborn First UMC Prayer Shawl Ministry has been providing hand-knitted and crocheted shawls, lap robes, and baby blankets as a token of compassion and love for 13+ years. Anyone can make or take a prayer shawl or lap robe for somebody needing comfort.
Profiles from Black History
These profiles of poets, composers, world leaders, abolitionists, and activists is only a symbolic fraction of the countless achievements of Black individuals throughout history.
The Who, What, Why, and When of Black History Month
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established the first celebration of Black history and achievement. That first celebration was propelled to modern-day Black History Month. Read about its importance and the role it plays in ministry at Dearborn First UMC.
John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer: Renewing Our Commitment to God
John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer helps us renew our commitment to God. Dearborn First UMC’s Covenant helps us to live it out.
Christian Camps: life-changing at any age!
Christian summer camps offer a multitude of experiences for campers of any age! Camping is the perfect way to connect with God, nature, and other campers just like you. Make new friends and new memories that will last a lifetime!
Connecting with God at Beaumont Commons
Long-time worship ministry at Beaumont Commons becomes new outreach for Dearborn First UMC.
Reconciling Race: A New Normal
How to reconcile race relations? That’s a question Dearborn First UMC will seek to answer in 2021 - one step at a time. This edition covers Step 3: Normalization.
Time to Renew, Revitalize, Refocus
Pastoral letter announcing upcoming renewal Leave - a valuable time for clergy to experience personal, spiritual and vocational growth.
Equipped to be God’s Hands and Feet
Renovation at Dearborn First UMC is underway to better equip spaces for ministry.
FINANCE MINISTRY
The Finance Committee plays a key role in encouraging members to fully embrace their vocation as stewards of God’s blessings.